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MVCC receives $2 million to open semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has received $2 million in federal funding to create a new semiconductor and advanced-manufacturing training center. MVCC
Rome Lab, Griffiss Institute receive federal funding for tech projects
ROME, N.Y. — The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Griffiss Institute in Rome have both received millions in federal funding for high-tech projects,
CICERO, N.Y. — SRC, Inc. announced it has hired Gwendolyn Sykes as executive VP, finance, and CFO. Sykes is succeeding Phil Fazio, who is retiring
Oneida County unveils redesigned website
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County recently launched a newly redesigned website that it says is easier to use and has several new features. The new site, which users can visit at www.ocgov.net, features a mobile-first design compatible with modern devices and browsers, a new user experience and interface design, and navigation that allows quick access
Bassett Cancer Institute rolls out new treatment option
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Bassett Cancer Institute now offers Lutathera as a treatment for neuroendocrine cancer, also known as carcinoid tumor. Lutathera is a pharmaceutical radiation therapy that helps improve outcomes for patients with this rare cancer, according to Bassett Healthcare Network. “First and foremost, this is great news for patients with this cancer,” Dr.
Upstate Medical develops new Lyme & tick-borne disease center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will use federal grant funding of nearly $900,000 to develop a Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center. The health system says the center is possible because of a federal grant secured by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.), and the now-retired U.S. Representative John Katko (R–Camillus), per
MVHS performs 200th WATCHMAN procedure to prevent strokes
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in partnership with Central New York (CNY) Cardiology, recently performed the 200th WATCHMAN procedure at its St. Elizabeth campus. WATCHMAN is a one-time procedure that reduces the risk of strokes that originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Performed by Faisal Saiful, MD, of CNY Cardiology, the
MVHS bariatric surgical program receives accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) bariatric surgical program recently achieved national accreditation as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery whose standards
Wolfspeed names new chief technology officer
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon-carbide fabrication facility in Marcy, has promoted Elif Balkas to chief technology officer, succeeding the
GO SEMI to oversee Micron’s investment in Onondaga County, develop state’s semiconductor industry
ALBANY, N.Y. — GO SEMI will oversee Micron Technology’s (Nasdaq: MU) $100 billion investment for a semiconductor campus in Clay and lead a “broader effort”
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